Today is the Day!

Carp614

This morning I weighed in at exactly 210 pounds. This was after rehydrating, so I feel confident this is a real number.




Please understand, when I put that goal into MFP I did it as a joke. I didn't believe losing 40 pounds was possible. Not for me. I knew I would find excuses to give up like I always had. And I did...but this time I didn't quit.

I logged all my food, no matter what I ate. I exercised at first just a little, then A LOT, then settled into what feels like the right amount. I celebrated little victories and focused on learning from my mistakes instead of using them as excuses. I learned how and when to "cheat". I started the process of learning to listen to my body and be ok with what it was telling me. I put in at least a little bit of effort everyday.

And now I am here, celebrating with all of you and working on setting my next set of goals.

I am grateful and humbled by all of the support and encouragement I have received from my MFP fam. Thank you all for sharing your journey's and your advice and encouragement.

Diatonic12

Time4Coffee

Enjoyed your post. I need to remember to celebrate the little victories. Applause for your hard work!

Sand_TIger

That's fantastic! I'm really happy for you. It's kind of funny what can trigger change - and also funny how doable this is when you stick with it.

MidlifeCrisisFitness

WTG @Carp614 You are amazing!

brittkd14

So inspiring! Especially the bit about celebrating the little victories! Congrats on all your hard work!

AngelaHButterfly

That's a wonderful journey you've taken. Thank you for sharing.

charmmeth

Well done! A joke come true...

springlering62

I put it all down to the horse whispering words of encouragement in your ear!

ggeise14

Way to go You!

noone8850

Thats good stuff

Bluetail6

Great job!!

chasitystiff9397

Congrats

hezaa777

Congratulations! Thanks for being a friend to the horses!